Despite the intense demand for development land across the country, there is a rich and diverse combination of designated and non-designated heritage assets across London’s 32 boroughs and the City of London. This includes 19,000 Grade i, ii and ii* listing buildings, locally listed buildings, buildings of townscape merit, 160 scheduled ancient monuments, four world heritage sites, over 1000 conservation areas and archaeological protection areas. Within this context it's important to ensure that development proposals demonstrate how the special interest of an affected heritage asset has been considered and mitigated.
The listed buildings conservation areas regulations 1990 act allows for the official recognition of a building as being of special architectural or historic interest by way of its inclusion on the listed building lists. In respect to listed building consent requirements the starting point should be an appreciation that these buildings are protected by law and cannot be altered or demolished without listed building Consent from the local planning authority which includes internal works and all land within its boundary treatment. Due to the sensitive nature of designated heritage assets an appreciation of listed building regulations is essential to avoid being served with a listed building enforcement notice. You can find out whether a building is listed using Historic England’s National Heritage list for England which contains a register of all nationally protected historic buildings and sites in England along with details of what specific architectural feature of the building the listing is seeking to safeguard.
Conservation areas are areas that have been designated by the local council as being of special architectural or historic interest and enjoy protection to preserve their character and appearance. If you're planning a project in a conservation area, you will need to ensure that your plans are in line with the local council's conservation area policies. This may involve making certain design or material choices that are in keeping with the character of the area. Given the sensitive nature of such development proposals working with a planning consultant to navigate the planning permission and listed building is a sensible approach. A planning consultant can advise you on the best way to proceed with your project, helping you to prepare and submit the necessary details to support a listed building consent application. They can also provide valuable insight and advice on how to make your project as likely to be approved , based on knowledge of planning policy and guidance. Ultimately, our consultants can save you time and stress, and increase the chances of your project being approved."
If you're planning a development project involving a listed building or within a conservation area in London, it's important to understand the specific regulations and guidelines that apply to your project. You may need to apply for listed building consent or ensure that your plans are in line with conservation area policies. Working with our planning consultants can help you navigate the process and increase the chances of your project being approved.
Wondering how to get planning permission? then it is worth speaking to a chartered town planner for site specific advice. Planning advice in London will vary from borough to borough and on a site by site basis. If you are in need of planning advice in London specific to your property development project or if you require planning permission help I encourage you to get in contact in order for us to help you overcome these challenges and increase your chances for success.
Fidel Miller MRTPI
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